EQ pedal Question..

option1080 · 10-23-2009, 12:18 AM

So I have an EQ pedal and it does wonders, I love it... I use it primarily for the Lead channel defintion but obviously it effects the clean channel as well... The question is this; Is there a way to have the EQ engaged on the lead channel but then switch off on the cleans, without having to hit both the channel pedal back to clean and the EQ pedal back to "off"?
I ask because I have the EQ set up to sound great with distortion, but it makes the clean feel pretty bass heavy and maybe a little muddy... Thanks in advance everyone!

wkcchampion · 10-23-2009, 09:05 AM

Yes. Buy a Boss GT-10 or GT-8, you can have all the automatism you want

Hollowbody · 10-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Is in in the effects loop (if your amp has one) or in front of the pre?

tbwrench · 10-23-2009, 11:43 PM

I had a gt10. hated it, hated it ,hated it. it was a tone sucker and a pain to use, might be ok for onstage when sound isn't critical and fast sound effect changes are necessary but in the studio I hated it. sold it on ebay for 325. I use my analog pedal board now and am quite happy with the sound. the eq can be in the loop for sound contouring or in front for some extra boost or edge.

The gt10 sounded great at the store and through small practice type amps but through my JCM 800 2204, JCM 2000 DSL100, Mesa triple rectifier and sovtek mig 50 it sucked tone. sounds hollow with no punch, no character.

I do use a gt6B on my Mesa 400+ bass rig and for some reason, it works fine.

These are just my results, yours may be different. If you choose a multi effects pedal make sure you can run it through your rig thoroughly before buying it.

HOT TUBES 70 · 10-23-2009, 11:55 PM

[quote=tbwrench;68782]I had a gt10. hated it, hated it ,hated it. it was a tone sucker and a pain to use, might be ok for onstage when sound isn't critical and fast sound effect changes are necessary but in the studio I hated it. sold it on ebay for 325. I use my analog pedal board now and am quite happy with the sound. the eq can be in the loop for sound contouring or in front for some extra boost or edge.

The gt10 sounded great at the store and through small practice type amps but through my JCM 800 2204, JCM 2000 DSL100, Mesa triple rectifier and sovtek mig 50 it sucked tone. sounds hollow with no punch, no character.

I do use a gt6B on my Mesa 400+ bass rig and for some reason, it works fine.

These are just my results, yours may be different. If you choose a multi effects pedal make sure you can run it through your rig thoroughly before buying it.[/q

i had the GT8 , and it worked great for e/q stuff etc . !!

wkcchampion · 10-24-2009, 03:34 PM

He sure can't use it lol! Let me guess, did u use the preamps in front of the amp's input?
Always use the 4CM. Boss Are best multifx ever

10-23-2009, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
option1080 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	EQ pedal Question.. So I have an EQ pedal and it does wonders, I love it... I use it primarily for the Lead channel defintion but obviously it effects the clean channel as well... The question is this; Is there a way to have the EQ engaged on the lead channel but then switch off on the cleans, without having to hit both the channel pedal back to clean and the EQ pedal back to "off"? I ask because I have the EQ set up to sound great with distortion, but it makes the clean feel pretty bass heavy and maybe a little muddy... Thanks in advance everyone! __________________ "In hopes that you will dream"

10-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 144	Re: EQ pedal Question.. Yes. Buy a Boss GT-10 or GT-8, you can have all the automatism you want

10-23-2009, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hollowbody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tulsa / Northern Texas. Posts: 271	Re: EQ pedal Question.. Is in in the effects loop (if your amp has one) or in front of the pre?

10-23-2009, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
tbwrench Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 59	Re: EQ pedal Question.. I had a gt10. hated it, hated it ,hated it. it was a tone sucker and a pain to use, might be ok for onstage when sound isn't critical and fast sound effect changes are necessary but in the studio I hated it. sold it on ebay for 325. I use my analog pedal board now and am quite happy with the sound. the eq can be in the loop for sound contouring or in front for some extra boost or edge. The gt10 sounded great at the store and through small practice type amps but through my JCM 800 2204, JCM 2000 DSL100, Mesa triple rectifier and sovtek mig 50 it sucked tone. sounds hollow with no punch, no character. I do use a gt6B on my Mesa 400+ bass rig and for some reason, it works fine. These are just my results, yours may be different. If you choose a multi effects pedal make sure you can run it through your rig thoroughly before buying it.

10-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
HOT TUBES 70 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,675	Re: EQ pedal Question.. [quote=tbwrench;68782]I had a gt10. hated it, hated it ,hated it. it was a tone sucker and a pain to use, might be ok for onstage when sound isn't critical and fast sound effect changes are necessary but in the studio I hated it. sold it on ebay for 325. I use my analog pedal board now and am quite happy with the sound. the eq can be in the loop for sound contouring or in front for some extra boost or edge. The gt10 sounded great at the store and through small practice type amps but through my JCM 800 2204, JCM 2000 DSL100, Mesa triple rectifier and sovtek mig 50 it sucked tone. sounds hollow with no punch, no character. I do use a gt6B on my Mesa 400+ bass rig and for some reason, it works fine. These are just my results, yours may be different. If you choose a multi effects pedal make sure you can run it through your rig thoroughly before buying it.[/q i had the GT8 , and it worked great for e/q stuff etc . !! __________________ MARSHALL 6100LM MARSHALL 1960A W/-G12H 30's CUSTOM BUILT 2X12 W/-V30's "MARSHALL" - only the best will do !

10-24-2009, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 144	Re: EQ pedal Question.. He sure can't use it lol! Let me guess, did u use the preamps in front of the amp's input? Always use the 4CM. Boss Are best multifx ever

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